Adults · Kids 5–12
Muay Thai
Thai boxing — punches, kicks, knees and elbows — with coached pad work. Morning, evening and kids classes.
The discipline
What Muay Thai involves
Muay Thai is a striking sport from Thailand that uses punches, kicks, knees and elbows, plus clinch work at close range.
Most of a class is technique and partner pad work rather than sparring. You learn how to stand, move, defend and strike, then put it together in rounds on the pads.
Who the class suits
- Beginners who want a structured striking class
- Anyone after fitness training with a real skill attached
- Early starters — there are morning sessions on the timetable
- MMA members who want sharper stand-up
Skills you’ll learn
- 01Stance, guard and footwork
- 02Punches, kicks, knees and elbows
- 03Blocking and checking kicks
- 04Clinch basics
- 05Holding pads for a partner
- 06Combinations and timing
What to expect as a beginner
A typical first class runs like this. If anything needs adjusting for you, tell the coach before you start.
- 01
Skipping or a dynamic warm-up.
- 02
Shadow boxing, with coaching on stance and guard.
- 03
A technique, then partner rounds on the pads.
- 04
A short conditioning finish, scaled to you.
What to wear and bring
- Shorts and a t-shirt or singlet
- A water bottle and a small towel
- Gloves: club gloves are available to borrow for your trial
- If you keep training: your own gloves, hand wraps and shin guards
Coaching
The coaches who teach Muay Thai
Bastian Ayala
Muay Thai Instructor
- 10+ years in Muay Thai
- Multiple training trips to Thailand
Antonio Mammarella
Head MMA Instructor
- Current professional MMA fighter
- 14+ years in mixed martial arts
Nicolai Generali also takes Muay Thai sessions on the timetable.
Class times
Finding a Muay Thai class
Class times can change, so we don’t print them here. The live timetable is always current. Look for these class names:
- Muay Thai
- Muay Thai Morning
- Kids Muay Thai
Free trial
How to book your first class
- 01
Book the free trial
Register in GymMaster and choose your class. Your first class is free.
- 02
Arrive 15 minutes early
We'll show you around, take care of the paperwork and introduce you to the coach.
- 03
Choose a plan if you want to keep going
Memberships are set up online in GymMaster. There's no pressure to decide on the day.
It is a single free class, not a free week of training.
Questions
Muay Thai questions
Something else on your mind? Call 0468 253 270 — we’d rather answer a question than have you not turn up.
Is there sparring?
Not in a beginner's first class. When sparring does happen, it is controlled, supervised and matched to your level.
Which session should I book first?
Either 'Muay Thai' or 'Muay Thai Morning' — both are adult classes and both take beginners. Pick the time that suits you.
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Book your trial
Try Muay Thai for free.
Book it online through GymMaster, or call and we'll book it with you.
One free trial class. It is a single free class, not a free week of training.